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Behavioral Health Deficiencies Tied to Documentation Issues
From prevention services to residential treatment, documentation is vital to protect vulnerable clients and support risk management for behavioral health organizations…
Accreditation Theater: The Illusion of Rigor in Healthcare Accreditation
In the post-9/11 era, the term “Security Theater” emerged to describe over-the-top yet ineffective airport security procedures designed more to make travelers feel safe than to actually increase safety. Today, healthcare accreditation faces its own version…
Update to ACHC Standards
ACHC Standards for 2025 have been reviewed and minor changes made to reflect the goals of safe, high-quality, person-centered care that…
A Growth Mindset Approach to Managing Grievances
A grievance or complaint is a formal statement, either verbal or written, from a service recipient, advocate, or staff member expressing…
Reframing a “Dependent Status” Survey Decision
Your behavioral health organization applied for ACHC Accreditation, hosted an onsite survey, and has now received a decision letter indicating “Dependent Status.” What does it mean?
The Rise of Hospital Level In-Home Healthcare: Trends, Benefits and the Future
The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the need to innovate and adapt to changing consumer preferences and economic pressures.